His eyes grew big and he paused for a few seconds. He looked like he was thinking. “What do you exactly like about me? I’m awkward; I’m not tall nor good looking; I’m nerdy and clumsy; on top of that, we’re both guys,” he curiously asked.

“Do I need a reason? I just like you. That’s it,” I was stiff with my feelings.

“Aren’t you afraid that this will tarnish your reputation? What about your family? Won’t they get mad at you for liking a guy?” he went on with his curiosity spree. He looked concerned when he was asking me these questions.

There was a moment of silence but I was at the height of my emotions; I was unyielding. I’m sure of what I felt for him. “I don’t care about others. I only care about us. No more questions,” I plainly said.

He looked dumbfounded. His face was pale, as if all of his blood was drained from his body. I saw beads of sweat starting to appear on his forehead.

“Did you even ask me if I like you?” he found another question to ask. He’s obviously the type of guy who would always ask questions, just to satisfy his curiosity.

“Enough questions. I won’t force you to like me. Just date me and see for yourself,” I persisted. I was a bit annoyed but I had to control my temper so that I could make him say yes.

I picked my bag up and headed toward him. I held onto his shoulders and had him face me. I tried to make his eyes meet mine but he was intentionally looking somewhere else to avoid my gaze.

My brows knitted but I changed my facial expression so that he wouldn’t feel awkward or afraid. I held on his cheeks with my hands on each side and made him look at me. Our eyes finally met. I smirked and bent my knees a bit. I rested my chin on top of his left shoulder and then I groaned into his ear, “Why did I have to end up falling completely in love with you?”

He froze and went from being pale to blushing red all over. I moved away from his ear and chuckled. I looked into his eyes again. He was completely speechless. He looked so cute. Since I cannot control my feelings anymore, I held on his shoulders again and kissed him on his forehead.

“Senpai!” he sulked and was obviously trembling.

I just chuckled. “I know you liked it. Don’t say you don’t,” I teased.

“I–,” he was about to say something but he did not continue.

Deep inside me, I was laughing seeing him like this but I had to stay calm. “You look stupid,” I said while trying to hold my laughter from coming out.

I never knew that I had this sappy side of me. It’s really only him who can bring out this unknown side of me.

I held onto his hand and we walked out of the locker room. It was already dark so I can hold on his hand some more without anyone noticing. This is still something new to me since it’s my first time dating a guy.

We headed for our dormitory. While walking, we were so quiet. I had to say something. Fuck, I could use some tips from Ken. This is already awkward for me and I can sense that he is feeling the same. I unconsciously chuckled thinking about us.

“What’s so funny, Senpai?” he pouted.

“Nothing. I’m just thinking how stupidly cute you are,” I continued to chuckle.

“Hey! That’s not funny. They said that if you like someone, you should praise them more. Why is it that I feel that you are criticizing me, Senpai?” he was obviously sulking.

“Hey, you should be happy that you can make me smile and laugh like this. You should be honored,” I said.

“You’re so full of yourself. I thought you were the mature type but you’re childish in your own way, hmp!” he said while gritting his teeth. I can see his thick brows knitting.

“You’re so cute. I want to eat you all up,” I said as I pinched his cheek with my other hand.